opening

Definition

  • noun: a hole or empty space that you can go through
  • noun: an act or instance of making or becoming open
  • usually singular

Examples

  • It seemed that the whole world was 'opening up' for me. [=it seemed that anything was possible]

  • In her 'opening statement', she told the jury that her client was not guilty.

  • One of my favorite comedians is 'opening for' the band on their current tour.

Movie quotes

  • (..) You can get closer than that. You want me to give her a little trim? Yeah, maybe just a little off the top. Points for bravery, stiff. Not as many as you just lost for opening your mouth. Now watch yourself. We train soldiers, not rebels. But we're done for today. Get out. - You all right? (..)
    2014 Divergent